San Francisco Hostel – Hoya de la Mora loop from Parking Las Sabinas

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San Francisco Hostel – Hoya de la Mora loop from Parking Las Sabinas

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San Francisco Hostel – Hoya de la Mora loop from Parking Las Sabinas

04:29

13.6km

490m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 8.08 km for 710 m

After 8.90 km for 608 m

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4.83 km

San Francisco Hostel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

It is the oldest stable building in Sierra Nevada. It was built in 1928, just before the Spanish Civil War. It currently has a capacity of about 14 people.

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6.73 km

Slippery Rock Waterfall

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It is a beautiful waterfall formed by melting ice. Ideal to rest and cool off on hot days.

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9.54 km

Capitán Cobo Military Hostel

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Well kept

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9.84 km

Hoya de la Mora

Highlight • Parking

La Hoya de la Mora is the highest point that can be reached by vehicle to climb the Veleta peak. In this place, there is a large parking lot and a bus stop.

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10.2 km

Prototype Cars Near Pradollano

Highlight • Parking

The area around Pradollano is often used for testing prototypes of new cars, so-called "Erlkönige" (prototypes). I happened to spot a whole bunch of such prototypes on my descent from Pico de Veleta to a parking lot above Pradollano.

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